Can a Security Guard Arrest You?
It is a frequent theme in movies and television shows. A person slides a shirt or item into their bag and then casually tries to walk out of a store. Moments later a security guard springs across a table and tackles the person and places them in handcuffs. While the...
Should I take a Plea Deal?
If you have been charged with a crime you probably are familiar with what a plea deal is or at least heard the term. However, many people are unaware of the complex process that can go on in to making and executing a plea. It is important that if you have been...
Do I Have to Disclose a Previous Arrest?
Everyone has a past, whether it is good or bad people say that their past follows them wherever they go. However, many people think that it is unfair if they have turned their lives around that they should have to be continually haunted by having an arrest on their...
New Jersey Pretrial Intervention Program and Expunging Records
Everyone knows that when you are arrested and convicted of a criminal offense, there are immediate and obvious penalties: jail or prison time, fines, and community service are common examples. However, if you are a first-time offender you may be qualified for a...
Can I Expunge an Indictable Offense?
If you have a criminal conviction, fines and prison aren’t the only consequences. In addition to the official penalties ,which are imposed by the courts, former convicts are also punished by unfair treatment from society — even long after their fines have...
